Buinicki awarded prestigious Friedrich Professorship

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Martin Buinicki, associate professor of English at Valparaiso University, has been named the new Walter G. Friedrich Professor of American Literature. “Professor Buinicki has been an energetic and dedicated teacher at every level,” said Edward Uehling, professor of English at Valpo. “He has taught general education courses with the same care as he does his […]

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New Strategic Plan primes Valparaiso University for growth, innovation

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Valparaiso University is announcing to the public a bold new Strategic Plan that calls for innovation, increased enrollment and financial sustainability. A two-year engagement process preceded the formation of the Strategic Plan, and involved faculty, staff, students, board members, alumni, and community members. The Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Directors in October […]

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Putting Research into Practice: Making Real Change

Putting resarch into practice

For students with a passion to make a change at the highest level of the Indiana state government, the social work department’s annual Leadership Education Advocacy Day (LEAD) trip offers an amazing opportunity to make their voices heard. This year, the group of students, led by juniors and seniors, made their way to Indianapolis on […]

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Dance Marathon raises more than $10,000 for Riley Children’s Hospital

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On Sunday Nov. 11, Valparaiso University Greek life hosted the inaugural Dance Marathon. Student organizations from across campus registered their members to come and remain on their feet for the entire six-hour event, which raised $10,417.07 for Riley Children’s Hospital. The event included choreographed dances taught and led by Valpo’s ballroom, cheer, and dance teams, […]

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Students to Travel the World to Help Others in Need

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Many Valparaiso University students could easily spend their entire two-week spring break on a sunny Florida beach, skiing in the Rockies, or relaxing at home and simply recharging for the remainder of the academic year. But each year, groups of hard-working individuals choose to give back by traveling with their peers to assist communities in need. The Chapel […]

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Lead and Serve: Valpo Students Thrive in Support of Global Community

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Drink. Bathe. Clean. Cook. These may be things you do daily, but for nearly one billion people across the world who lack access to clean water, these are luxuries. Through a partnership between the Institute for Leadership and Service and Water to Thrive, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring clean, safe water to […]

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Creating a Legacy: Montel Hall ’18 blazes own trail academically and athletically

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Montel Hall is not one to let the unknown stop him. Whether that entails being a first-generation college student and NCAA Division I athlete, starting a fraternity, or now living and working in the country’s largest city, he is more than willing — and able — to blaze his own trail. At the center of […]

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Valparaiso University Leaders Selected for Independent Colleges of Indiana Academy

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March 21, 2023 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Rebekah Arevalo, chief of staff and board liaison and Deondra Devitt, executive director of human resource services at Valparaiso University have been selected to participate in the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Leadership Academy. Both were identified by the University as being critical leaders for the future of […]

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Valparaiso University Professor Named Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Advisor of the Year

Coleen Wilder

April 7, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Coleen Wilder, Ph.D., retiring associate professor of information and decision sciences at Valparaiso University, has been named the 2022 Chapter Advisor of the Year by the international business honors society Beta Gamma Sigma.  “Being nominated for the award by itself was an honor, so I was extremely excited […]

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